Dad's Kitchen

Let's get back to basics. Chris and Phil discuss some of the introductory terms found in everyday cooking.

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• The Most Common Cooking Terms Decoded

You know those pasta recipes that call for you to retain some of the boiling water to use at the end? As it turns out, the starchy goodness of that pasta water can be quite helpful. But what happens if you forget and you drain all the water away? Chris and Phil have the perfect quick tip should you forget to save your pasta water.

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• What You Should Do If You Forget to Save Your Pasta Water

What if we told you that avocados were actually named after daddy parts? Would you believe us? And what happens when you introduce those daddy parts to the apocolypse? You get Dad's Kitchen, that's what. Also, guacamole—a really simple, delicious recipe for guacamole. Balls to the wall, this episode rocks.

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• The WWII Myth that Carrots Help You See in the Dark

FIFO is a method restaurants and grocers use to maintain freshness in their refrigerators. But does it also work with bodies? Chris and Phil ask the tough questions on this Quick Tip episode.

In this episode on cookware, Chris and Phil discuss the magic of Dutch ovens: where they came from, what they can do, and why we love them so. Also discussed are several of our favorite recipes made in the Dutch oven. In short, you should definitely maybe buy one.

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• Apple Cider Braised Chicken

Over mixing pancake batter results in tough, chewy, rubbery pancakes that only the dog will enjoy. Our suggestion? Stop worrying about all the clumps and listen your way to Dad's Kitchen genius.

Chris and Phil discuss the many ways to enjoy popcorn. Whether its a Whirley Pop, a bag of Redenbacher, or your grandmother's Aspestos covered ceiling, this episode will make you feel like a kid again.

Also included: a delicious recipe for homemade caramel.

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• The History of Popcorn

Poaching eggs is the literal hardest thing in the world. Thankfully, Chris and Phil discuss the hack to rule all the hacks in this eggcellent Quick Tip episode.

Summer has it's own set of distinct flavors: hot dogs, watermelon, sun block, to name a few. But what about fennel? As the season nears it's end, Chris and Phil discuss this delicious and delicate anise-flavored vegetable perfect for the dog days of summer.

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• Outliers Book Review: NYT

The chicken you've worked so hard on has been marinating in the fridge all day. Now, it's finally time to toss it in the oven. But wait! There's one more step that could either make or break your family dinner. Okay, just kidding—you're amazing and you never do anything wrong. But just in case, this quick tip has just what you need to lock up dad of the year.